City of Portsmouth College

City of Portsmouth College In August 2021, Portsmouth College and Highbury College merged to form Portsmouth's Super College, COPC.

We offer hundreds of courses at our four campuses across the city: Arundel, Highbury, North Harbour and Sixth Form. In August 2021, Highbury College and Portsmouth College merged to form City of Portsmouth College. The new organisation is a general further education college based in Portsmouth. It provides vocational and academic education and training, from first-step courses to university level foundation degrees, specialised services for business and education in the community. Courses include A Levels, vocational diplomas (BTECs), GCSEs, Foundation Degrees, apprenticeships and unaccredited leisure courses. The organisation has more than 55 years of experience during which time it has built a strong reputation for both academic and professional programmes. It also has close relationships with those working in various industries which ensure the ever-changing needs of employers in the area are met. The College actively promotes lifelong learning and delivers a wide range of adult courses at more than 40 community venues in and around Portsmouth, as well as at four college campuses.

Today is International Music Day 🎵 🎶 What better opportunity to shine a spotlight on our incredible Music Department, wh...
01/10/2026

Today is International Music Day 🎵 🎶

What better opportunity to shine a spotlight on our incredible Music Department, who are performing at The Wedgewood Rooms this year!

Our talented Music Performance students will be performing a range of songs that are sure to get you up and dancing, with behind-the-scenes support from our incredible Music Technology staff and students.

Book your tickets below:

Year 2 performance (2/11 @ 7pm): https://www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk/events/2026-11-02-the-wedgewood-rooms

Year 1 performance (2/12 @ 7pm): https://www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk/events/2026-12-02-the-wedgewood-rooms

(Photos from our students' performance in February 2025)

From studying Sport Performance and Excellence at City of Portsmouth College to working for Chelsea Women in the Women’s...
29/09/2026

From studying Sport Performance and Excellence at City of Portsmouth College to working for Chelsea Women in the Women’s Super League, Grace Laidlaw is proving that there’s more than one way to make a career out of the sport you love.

Now a Player Recruitment Analyst at Chelsea Women, Grace is putting her passion and knowledge of sport into practice at the highest level.

Find out how Grace turned her ambitions into a career, how her time at COPC helped her get there and her advice for aspiring sports professionals.

Read Grace’s story and explore our sports courses: https://bit.ly/4iQcWYr

Hampshire FA Chelsea Football Club Women

Come and explore your options at our October Open Event!Whether you're deciding what to do after GCSEs, considering A Le...
28/09/2026

Come and explore your options at our October Open Event!

Whether you're deciding what to do after GCSEs, considering A Levels, looking at vocational courses or exploring apprenticeships, our Open Event is the perfect opportunity to find out more.

📅 Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 October
⏰ 4.30-7.30pm
📍 Sixth Form, Highbury & North Harbour campuses

Meet our fantastic lecturers, explore our newly refreshed facilities, ask questions and start planning your future.

Book your free space online today!

https://bit.ly/4Ak0lD7

🔬 From the classroom to the cutting edge of science!Our Physics students recently enjoyed a unique virtual tour of Diamo...
25/09/2026

🔬 From the classroom to the cutting edge of science!

Our Physics students recently enjoyed a unique virtual tour of Diamond Light Source – one of the UK’s most powerful scientific facilities.

From uncovering the skull structure of one of the first humans to reading a 2,000-year-old letter from Pompeii, they got to see how physics is helping scientists unlock incredible discoveries.

And the experience has already sparked new career ambitions, with students researching apprenticeships at Diamond Light Source.

Read the full story 👇

https://bit.ly/4yBs940

The academic year at COPC wouldn't be officially up and running without the traditional Freshers' Fair! So, last week we...
24/09/2026

The academic year at COPC wouldn't be officially up and running without the traditional Freshers' Fair! So, last week we laid on information stalls, fun activities and even donut walls for our new and returning students to enjoy. Want a taster? Our Open Events are coming soon on October 14 and 15 - book your place now!

There's still limited time left to apply for a 2026 start.Whether you are yet to apply or wish to change course, we have...
24/09/2026

There's still limited time left to apply for a 2026 start.

Whether you are yet to apply or wish to change course, we have a few spaces left in a selection of subjects, including:

• Health & Social Care
• Performing Arts
• Hair & Beauty
• Film Making & Animation
• English Language & Literature
• Sport, Coaching & Development
• Catering
• Music Performance & Music Technology
• Education & Early Years
• Spanish
• Photography

…and there are more courses with spaces available to explore online.

Ready to get started? Find your course and submit your application today. Our Admissions team will then be in touch with you about your next steps.

Don’t think it’s too late - your next chapter could start here.

Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/46ZB8jL

Our 2027/28 prospectus has arrived! 📖🤩Want to start planning your next step? Our brand-new prospectus is packed with inf...
23/09/2026

Our 2027/28 prospectus has arrived! 📖🤩

Want to start planning your next step? Our brand-new prospectus is packed with information about our courses, campuses and opportunities. You can view or order a copy online today!

If you're coming along to our October Open Event, you'll be able to pick up your own copy while you're here - plus a few other goodies 😎

📅 14 & 15 October
⏰ 4.30-7.30pm
📍 Sixth Form, Highbury & North Harbour Campus

Come along, explore our campuses, chat to our teams and take home a copy to browse afterwards.

Book your free space online here - https://bit.ly/3SNrCN9

✨ A fresh new look for Highbury Campus!Our Highbury Campus had a serious refresh over the summer, with a team from Bell ...
22/09/2026

✨ A fresh new look for Highbury Campus!

Our Highbury Campus had a serious refresh over the summer, with a team from Bell Group completing an incredible painting project in just five working days - ready for the start of the new academic year.

Even more special, the project was led by Mark Bannon, a former City of Portsmouth College painting and decorating apprentice who has gone on to become Operations Manager at Bell Group’s Wessex Paint branch.

A huge thank you to Mark and the team for going above and beyond to get the job done in time. We think Highbury is looking brilliant!

Read the full story on our website: https://bit.ly/471yGJE

19/09/2026

Who better to tell you about life at COPC than our lecturers?

Our lecturers know their subjects inside out – but they’re also here to help you discover what you’re capable of.

At our October Open Event, you’ll have the chance to meet our teaching teams, ask questions about your course and find out what studying at COPC is really like.

Come along, have a chat and get a feel for where your next step could take you.

📅 14 & 15 October
⏰ 4.30-7.30pm
📍 Sixth Form, Highbury & North Harbour Campus

Come and meet the people who could help you find your brilliance. Book your free space online today!

Ready to earn while you learn and gain valuable experience with an employer? We’re currently working with employers who ...
18/09/2026

Ready to earn while you learn and gain valuable experience with an employer? We’re currently working with employers who are looking to take on apprentices across a range of industries.

Current vacancies include:

🔧 Autocare Technician – Level 2
📍 Liphook / Bedhampton

🔨 Property Maintenance Operative – Level 2
📍 Waterlooville

🚿 Plumbing & Heating – Level 3
📍 Fareham

📚 Teaching Assistant – Level 3
📍 Lovedean

From getting hands-on in the workshop to supporting children in the classroom, there could be an opportunity here that’s right for you.

Think an apprenticeship could be your next step? Take a look at the current vacancies and find out more about each role, including entry requirements, salary, hours and how to apply.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4AlI4Fg

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